Community Occupational Therapist

JustOT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

JustOT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support individuals accessing a Reablement service from an office-based role in Southampton. You will need HCPC registration and experience in health or social care, ideally Reablement or community settings.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with mileage paid for work-related travel. The role involves assessments, enabling independence, equipment recommendations, and collaboration with the therapy team and partner

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in health or social care settings, ideally Reablement or community-based services.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for city-wide coverage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals awaiting Reablement.
• Identify opportunities to maximise independence and reduce ongoing care needs.
• Provide recommendations on equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, and rehabilitation interventions.
• Collaborate with therapy teams, Reablement staff and partner agencies to deliver person-centred support.
• Maintain records and contribute to care planning, risk assessment and reviews.

Skills

HCPC registration

Driving licence

Job description

The role is office based rather than hybrid, and as the post involves working across the city, we would ideally be looking for somebody local who has access to their own vehicle. Mileage will be paid for work-related travel.

Qualified Occupational Therapist required to support individuals accessing a Reablement service. Applicants must hold current HCPC registration and have experience of working within health or social care settings, ideally within Reablement or community-based services.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals currently receiving bridging support and awaiting commencement of Reablement.

Identify opportunities to maximise independence, reduce ongoing care needs and support timely progression into Reablement services.

Provide recommendations regarding equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, and rehabilitation interventions to support safe and effective care.

Work collaboratively with the wider therapy team, Reablement staff and partner agencies to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning, risk assessment and review processes in line with professional and organisational standards.

The role is office based rather than hybrid, and as the post involves working across the city, we would ideally be looking for somebody local who has access to their own vehicle. Mileage will be paid for work-related travel.